Dell Refurbished is offering 50% Off select Dell OptiPlex 7070 Desktops (Refurbished Units) after applying promo code WOW7070DELL in cart. Shipping is free.
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Note: Availability will vary by configuration. Stock/supply is limited until it last
Update: This configuration is no longer available, but may come back in stock.
All of the systems on offer in the current crop of desktops at Dell Refurbished have 8th generation or newer Intel CPUs. These will support automatic upgrades to Windows 11[microsoft.com].
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05-13-2024 at 06:40 PM.
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Any recommendations for adding WiFi to the 7070 SFF that doesn't come with it?
Adding a USB Wi-Fi adapter should be trivial, inexpensive, and provide the needed functionality for many basic applications (browsing, e-mail, etc.) without necessarily requiring you to pay too much attention to adapter type, etc. While it might be worthwhile to give some attention to which USB ports you use, there are plenty of applications where you'd be unlikely to notice(!).
The 7070 Smal Form Factor also supports an integrated M.2 2230 adapter.[dell.com] This might be the preferred option for anyone reasonably comfortable with a screwdriver, since there's less chance of anyone removing the adapter accidentally as could be the case with an easily accessible USB port.
If you really want to over-complicate your installation, the Small Form Factor chassic could even support a PCIe Wi-Fi adapter assuming you use an adapter with a half-height bracket.
What's the best Nvidia graphics card that a box like this can take? I think it's limited by the sff and power supply?
Correct. In addition, the video card is functionally limited to a single slot adapter model given the location of the PCIe x16 slot and the power supply size/position.
This eliminates a lot of the fun new models (like the newest 3050 6GB model available in dual slot low profile options) and restricts you to something like the GT 1030.
If you're looking for a little more raw horsepower without getting too creative with saws and PCIe risers you might consider a Quadro based solution as many of those will be available in low profile, single slot solutions and are often plentiful in the resale market from other Dell SFF systems. The T400 or T1000 models would conform to your system power and size limitations while potentially offering greater flexibility than the GT1030.
What's the best Nvidia graphics card that a box like this can take? I think it's limited by the sff and power supply?
This can make a pretty decent gaming system. What you want is not Nvidia, though. You have to go ARC a380 low profile. That will give you pretty decent gaming power and very modern (it just came out this year). Also very low power so no need to worry about the PSU.
A380 will give you a very good gaming experience on quite a wide range of games. look it up.
I've been looking to replace my 2012 mac mini for my plex server and don't know if these 9th gen i5's are enough for 4k streaming and maybe one transcode.
They are, Intel QuickSync is great for streaming. I have an i3 11th gen, and it handles multiple 4k streams without breaking a sweat.
Adding a USB Wi-Fi adapter should be trivial, inexpensive, and provide the needed functionality for many basic applications (browsing, e-mail, etc.) without necessarily requiring you to pay too much attention to adapter type, etc. While it might be worthwhile to give some attention to which USB ports you use, there are plenty of applications where you'd be unlikely to notice(!).
The 7070 Smal Form Factor also supports an integrated M.2 2230 adapter.[dell.com] This might be the preferred option for anyone reasonably comfortable with a screwdriver, since there's less chance of anyone removing the adapter accidentally as could be the case with an easily accessible USB port.
If you really want to over-complicate your installation, the Small Form Factor chassic could even support a PCIe Wi-Fi adapter assuming you use an adapter with a half-height bracket.
Good luck!
Jon
Thanks. I'll have to open it to see if it has internal antennas for the 2230 adapter
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05-13-2024 at 09:09 PM.
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Window 10 will not be supported sometime in 2025 and I don't think this will be upgradable. Not an expert but just my thought.
All of the systems on offer in the current crop of desktops at Dell Refurbished have 8th generation or newer Intel CPUs. These will support automatic upgrades to Windows 11[microsoft.com].
Looking to build a gaming pc- can someone recommend which refurb off dell will work best? Total newb
Depends upon your level of effort/expertise as well as your definition of terms. Cyberpunk, Fortnite and Roblox are all games - but all make significantly different demands of their underlying PCs.
Dell Refurbished often has Precision desktops offered in their Workstation section which either come with equipped with professional variants of graphics cards or easily support adding such upgrades later (with associated power supply support, etc.). This might be the discount to watch for if you're looking for a deal on a maximum horsepower option.
The non-workstation towers are going to support full size graphics cards... but not necessarily their power demands (limiting your options for cards or forcing you into something beyond the capabilities of a self-declared newbie).
The Small Form Factor PCs further limit your graphics card options to the point that only a very specific subset of games might be well-served (eSports games with near non-existent GPU requirements and/or whatever manages to perform acceptably on something like a GT1030).
The Micro Form Factor PCs generally lack an option for dedicated graphics so might work for lightweight fun like Roblox or Minecraft but wouldn't generally meet anyone's traditional expectations around a gaming PC.
Some of the real value for entry level gaming platforms on Dell Refurbished are those hidden gems with dedicated graphics, like the workstation laptops or AIO with GTX 1650-level graphics onboard.
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Update: This configuration is no longer available, but may come back in stock.
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The 7070 Smal Form Factor also supports an integrated M.2 2230 adapter. [dell.com] This might be the preferred option for anyone reasonably comfortable with a screwdriver, since there's less chance of anyone removing the adapter accidentally as could be the case with an easily accessible USB port.
If you really want to over-complicate your installation, the Small Form Factor chassic could even support a PCIe Wi-Fi adapter assuming you use an adapter with a half-height bracket.
Good luck!
Jon
This eliminates a lot of the fun new models (like the newest 3050 6GB model available in dual slot low profile options) and restricts you to something like the GT 1030.
If you're looking for a little more raw horsepower without getting too creative with saws and PCIe risers you might consider a Quadro based solution as many of those will be available in low profile, single slot solutions and are often plentiful in the resale market from other Dell SFF systems. The T400 or T1000 models would conform to your system power and size limitations while potentially offering greater flexibility than the GT1030.
Good luck!
Jon
A380 will give you a very good gaming experience on quite a wide range of games. look it up.
They are, Intel QuickSync is great for streaming. I have an i3 11th gen, and it handles multiple 4k streams without breaking a sweat.
The 7070 Smal Form Factor also supports an integrated M.2 2230 adapter. [dell.com] This might be the preferred option for anyone reasonably comfortable with a screwdriver, since there's less chance of anyone removing the adapter accidentally as could be the case with an easily accessible USB port.
If you really want to over-complicate your installation, the Small Form Factor chassic could even support a PCIe Wi-Fi adapter assuming you use an adapter with a half-height bracket.
Good luck!
Jon
Thanks. I'll have to open it to see if it has internal antennas for the 2230 adapter
Depends on the game, but I wouldn't pick any of these for modern triple A games.
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Good luck!
Jon
Dell Refurbished often has Precision desktops offered in their Workstation section which either come with equipped with professional variants of graphics cards or easily support adding such upgrades later (with associated power supply support, etc.). This might be the discount to watch for if you're looking for a deal on a maximum horsepower option.
The non-workstation towers are going to support full size graphics cards... but not necessarily their power demands (limiting your options for cards or forcing you into something beyond the capabilities of a self-declared newbie).
The Small Form Factor PCs further limit your graphics card options to the point that only a very specific subset of games might be well-served (eSports games with near non-existent GPU requirements and/or whatever manages to perform acceptably on something like a GT1030).
The Micro Form Factor PCs generally lack an option for dedicated graphics so might work for lightweight fun like Roblox or Minecraft but wouldn't generally meet anyone's traditional expectations around a gaming PC.
Some of the real value for entry level gaming platforms on Dell Refurbished are those hidden gems with dedicated graphics, like the workstation laptops or AIO with GTX 1650-level graphics onboard.
Good luck!
Jon
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